Money moves
AHCA Projects SNF Industry Revenue Will Exceed $115B in 2026
AHCA's annual outlook forecasts total SNF industry revenue surpassing $115B in 2026, a 5.8% increase from 2025, driven by Medicaid rate hikes and occupancy recovery.
Policy watch
CMS Announces Public Listening Sessions on Staffing Mandate Alternatives
In the wake of the court injunction, CMS scheduled four regional listening sessions in February to gather stakeholder input on alternative approaches to the minimum staffing standard.
Heads up
State AG Coalition Launches Investigation Into SNF Private Equity Practices
A coalition of 12 state attorneys general announced a joint investigation into whether PE-owned SNFs systematically reduced staffing and quality to maximize returns.
Technology
Predictive Analytics Platform Reduces SNF Hospital Readmissions by 22%
A 200-facility study found that AI-powered clinical decision support reduced 30-day hospital readmissions by 22%, saving an average of $4,100 per avoided readmission.
The bottom line
Revenue is heading past $115B, but the staffing mandate is in limbo, AGs are circling PE owners, and AI is finally proving its readmission-reduction ROI.